(AP) — A home on the north shore of Oʻahu collapsed onto the beach this week in an area that is prone to beach erosion from high energy waves that draw professional surfers from around the world. State officials say the home collapse Monday was not unexpected and there were no injuries. The Department of Land and Natural Resources says homeowners on this stretch of sand have been inundated by powerful waves and beach erosion for years. Case says the homes are built on sand berms and others are expected to eventually be lost to crashing waves. She noted that the usual mitigation efforts to save the homes are only temporary.
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